SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch, which has set up its voluntary first aid service booth during the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2024 held at Town Square here from Aug 8 – 17, has responded to four cases of first aid treatments in the past eight days.
KUCHING: The Sarawak squash team began their 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) challenge impressively, advancing past the first and second rounds to reach Saturday’s (Aug 17) quarter-finals. Men’s player Hi Jia Rong, 20, defeated Sabah’s Clement Richard 3-0 and Penang’s Nickhileswar Moganasundharam 3-1 in the early rounds. “Before Sukma, I performed poorly
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has officially launched the Child-Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) today (Aug 16), as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for children. According to CFCI committee chairman, Cr Kiing Teck Ho, this initiative aligns with its vision to ensure
SIBU: A father of four failed in his bid at the High Court here today (Aug 15) to reduce the sentence of 12 months imprisonment imposed on him by a lower court for drug abuse. Nasir Fandi, 39, from Betong, was earlier sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by the Magistrates’
SIBU: Homegrown Farley Supermarket (Farley) will be organising its family day extravaganza called Farley Riang Ria 2024, scheduled to be held at Farley Jalan Salim here on Sept 1 starting at 5.30 am and is offering RM10,000 worth of fabulous lucky draw prizes for the participants. According to the Farley
SIBU: Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) will collaborate with Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana to organise the Sarawakku Reading Carnival at the Nanga Ngungun Multipurpose Hall, Kanowit, on Aug 17. The event, kicking off at 8am, aims to cultivate a reading culture among Sarawakians. “This carnival seeks to create a fun environment
SIBU: The Sibu Teochew Association (STA) has urged the United Chinese Association (UCA) to keep working together to protect and develop the folk cultures of various origins. In addition, to inject new vitality and selling points into Sibu’s cultural tourism industry. “Folk culture is the root of a nation and
SIBU: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability (NRES) is committed to tackling climate change through a comprehensive Climate Change Policy. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the ministry is working towards achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. “This involves reducing fossil fuel use, increasing renewable energy
SIBU: Over 300 young scouts from local primary and secondary schools celebrated World Scouts Day 2024 at Wisma Pengakap today (Aug 10). The event was officiated by Sibu District Scouts Council (SDSC) chairman John Tiong Chiong Yii, who hailed scouting as a transformative experience for both youth and adults. “Scouting
SIBU: In celebration of this year’s “88” Father’s Day, the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek Branch and the Bukit Assek Service Centre will be distributing free one-kilogramme pack of Milo to Bukit Assek constituency male voters. Announcing this, Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek stated that the
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